Gov't Approves 9% Public Sector Salary Increase, New Minimum Wage Set at GH¢21.77

The Government of Ghana has approved a nine per cent salary increment for all public sector workers under the Single Spine Salary Structure (SSSS) for the 2026 fiscal year.

Alongside this, the National Tripartite Committee agreed to a nine per cent adjustment to the national daily minimum wage, raising it from GH¢19.97 to GH¢21.77. The increment will take effect from January 1 to December 31, 2026.

The agreement, signed between the Government — represented by the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC) and the Ministry of Finance (MoF) — and Organised Labour, followed successful negotiations aimed at ensuring stability in the public sector.

The Minister of Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, commended Organised Labour for their cooperation, noting that the increment aligns with ongoing efforts to sustain Ghana’s economic recovery and improve conditions of service for workers.

Minister of Employment and Labour Relations, Dr Rashid Pelpuo, lauded the constructive engagement between both parties, emphasising the government’s commitment to labour satisfaction and economic stability.

Dr George Smith-Graham, Chief Executive of the FWSC, also thanked Organised Labour for supporting the country’s economic recovery, while TUC Secretary-General, Joshua Ansah, urged the government to uphold all commitments and avoid new taxes or tariffs that could undermine the increment.

The agreements on the national daily minimum wage and base pay were formally signed by government representatives and Organised Labour, with key witnesses including the Finance Minister and the Executive Secretary of the Civil and Local Government Staff Association, Ghana (CLOGSAG). The move reflects a continued commitment to improving public sector welfare while ensuring economic stability across the nation.

Source: GraphicOnline